Parent Financial Support

Ely Foodbank

We know that anyone can find themselves at crisis point for a number of different reasons and whilst the Coronavirus is happening in our country, there are more reasons why people will need the support of the Foodbank.

If you are in a position that you cannot afford food due to your circumstances and would like help then please ring Ely Foodbank on: 01353 468626 where someone will get back to you within 24 hours to chat through your situation and offer help where possible.

Further information about the Foodbank can be found on their website: https://ely.foodbank.org.uk/ 

Soham Moor Old Grammar School Fund

This charity utilises monies raised from rents from their land to assist young people in Soham in their education. Where possible, the Charity makes donations to each of the four Soham Schools annually. The monies are to be utilised for the benefit of disadvantaged children in their education. Furthermore college and university students may apply to the charity by the 1st September in any year for a grant towards the cost of books or other materials. Where a grant is awarded costs are reimbursed. A form to apply for a student grant may be downloaded from the website: www.sohammooroldgrammarschoolfund.co.uk

For more details contact the clerk: Mrs Jennifer Millard on tel: 01353 654919 or alternatively email: clerk@sohammooroldgrammarschoolfund.co.uk

Royal Agricultural Benevolent Institution - East region

RABI is committed to ensuring that thousands of children are ready and able to thrive when starting school in September.  Our Return to School campaign is designed to support farming families.

Grants of £200 per child are available for school children aged 4–16, providing vital assistance to ease the financial burden and ensure every child has what they need to succeed. 

This grant is available to both working and non-working farming families. Applications must be made by the parents or legal guardians of children who will be returning to or starting school from Reception class (age 4) to Year 11 (age 16). Applicants must also provide their child benefit or National Insurance number when applying. 

Please click here for further information.